Bag Manufacturing Worker (Futon Bags, Mailbags)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves consistently processing bag-shaped products such as futon bags and mailbags on a manufacturing line, handling everything from cutting to sewing, pressing, and inspection.
Description
Bag manufacturing workers handle a series of processes from material cutting, sewing machine sewing, pressing, finishing, to inspection on manufacturing lines that mass-produce bag-shaped products such as futon bags and mailbags. They cut fabric along patterns based on work manuals or design drawings, sew pieces together with sewing machines, shape them with presses or irons, and complete the products after quality inspection. They also operate machines, perform regular maintenance, make minor adjustments, and maintain and improve production efficiency and quality.
Future Outlook
Even as automation and labor-saving progress in the textile industry, demand for special-purpose bags remains stable, and the role of manual work utilizing skills is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Section Leader / Line Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Iron Pressing Work / Machine Maintenance Inspection / Pattern Cutting / Quality Inspection / Sewing Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Automatic Cutting Machine Operation / Automatic Sewing Machine Programming / Improvement Suggestions
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because sewing mistakes or dimensional errors lead to product defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed to endure long hours of standing work and repetitive tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Since work processes follow manuals, advanced logical thinking is not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly needed as it involves repeating prescribed work procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced calculations or mathematical analysis are not required. |
| Planning & Organization | Rather than planning work oneself, perform tasks instructed on the line. |
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